Mozzarella Cheese Balls Recipe

Crispy, golden Mozzarella Cheese Balls with a crunchy breadcrumb coating and a delicious stretchy, melted cheese centre. Makes approximately 12–15 balls.

Ingredients

For the Cheese Balls
250 g mozzarella cheese, grated, 2 tbsp cornflour, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida), 1½ tsp garlic powder, 1½ tsp oregano, 1½ tsp chilli flakes, 14 tsp black pepper, Salta small pinch, 2 tbsp cold water, if needed

For Coating

½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornflour, ½ cup water, 1-1½ cups breadcrumbs, ½ tsp oregano ½ tsp chilli flakes, Salt to taste

For Frying

Oil, for deep frying

Method

Prepare the cheese mixture

Add grated mozzarella, cornflour, maida, garlic powder, oregano, chilli flakes and black pepper
Ghee Paratha,Gulkand Butter Toast Premium Kashmiri Kahwa to a bowl
Mix thoroughly. If the doesn’t bind, add 1-2 tbsp cold water gradually. Form a firm mixture.Follow

Shape the balls

Take a small portion and roll it tightly between your palms to make smooth balls.
Place them on a plate and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. This is important because it helps prevent the cheese from leaking during frying.

Prepare the coating

Mix flour, cornflour and water to make a medium-thick slurry.
In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, oregano, chilli flakes and a little salt.

Double coat

Dip each cheese ball into the flour slurry. Then roll it thoroughly in breadcrumbs. For an extra-crispy coating, repeat the slurry-breadcrumb coating once Refrigerate the coated balls for another 15-20 minutes.

Deep fry

Heat oil to approximately 170-175°C.
Fry the cheese balls in small batches for about 1-2 minutes, turning gently, until golden brown.
Don’t fry for too long-the mozzarella can melt and burst through the coating
Drain on a paper towel.

Secret to Perfect Cheese Balls

The most important step is keeping the cheese balls cold before frying. For a restaurant-quality result:
Shape Freeze 20-30 min Double coat Freeze 15 min – Fry in hot oil This gives you a crisp exterior with a molten, stretchy mozzarella centre.

Best Dips

Serve hot with:

• Spicy mayonnaise
• Garlic mayo
• Sweet chilli sauce
• Tomato ketchup
• Mint-coriander chutney

Pro Tip
For an Indian flavour, add ½ tsp chaat masala and a pinch of amchur powder to the cheese mixture.